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Jarren Duran thinks he can provide 'a little boost of energy.' The
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Alex Cora ejected after seventh inning turns disastrous for Red
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Trevor Story is getting more comfortable, and that gives the Red
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Trevor Story, ready to settle in at second, brings big
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Kiké Hernández loses job as Red Sox' starting shortstop - The
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A day after being acquired, Pablo Reyes right in the middle of